Matthew Ragsdale

Production Intern at The Daily Show at Comedy Central
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Location
Middleburg, Florida, United States, US

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Experience

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Production Intern at The Daily Show
      • Oct 2023 - Present

      New York, United States

    • United States
    • Telecommunications
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Technical Director
      • Jan 2023 - Present

      - Manage and control all technical aspects of a live show. - Display all content (packages, voiceovers, cameras and graphics) via a programmed switcher board.

    • Audio Operator
      • Aug 2022 - Feb 2023

      - Track audio for anchors and reporters. - Mix audio levels for reporters, anchors, and packages for on-air shows.

    • Graphics Operator
      • Aug 2021 - Aug 2022

      - Precisely displayed and managed lower-third and full-screen graphics for over 30 shows. - Created lower-third and full screen graphics in Photoshop. - Reviewed spelling and attribution in graphics to avoid any fact errors. - Learned and implemented software such as Streamline and Xpression.

    • Floor Manager
      • Jan 2021 - Aug 2021

      Gainesville, Florida, United States - Coordinate and execute camera movements for 20 live and recorded shows. - Manage a film unit tasked with the instruction of set safety, studio equipment, and framing broadcasts.

    • Camera Operator
      • Aug 2020 - Jan 2021

      Gainesville, Florida, United States - Operate manual and remote cameras for over 40 shows. - Coordinate with floor manager on camera movements and coverage.

    • Social Media Intern
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      Analyze social media metrics to increase followers and engagement on Instagram and Facebook. Create the design and content of social media posts to reach a broader audience and increase follower engagement.

    • United States
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Videographer
      • Jun 2022 - Present

      Gainesville, Florida, United States Record footage and edit video podcasts for a social media page of over 6,000 followers

    • United States
    • Movies, Videos, and Sound
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Gaffer
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      Gainesville, Florida - Assembled lighting equipment and configured lighting setups to enhance the story and quality of the film. - Coordinated with the Director of Photography to plan out lighting arrangements on set. - Developed a plan of what equipment and materials were necessary while staying in budget. - Maintained safe on-set procedures by assembling and securing stable lighting setups.

    • Script Supervisor/Grip
      • Jan 2021 - Jan 2022

      Gainesville, Florida, United States - Coordinated with the director to have production notes recorded for the post production process. - Oversaw continuity of characters, props, costume, lighting and action between takes to ensure that the end product's footage was consistent. - Held full knowledge of the script to assist crew and maintain continuity. - Generated reports detailing production notes such as audio, video, continuity and lighting. - Assembled and secured production equipment to maintain a safe set.

    • Assistant Editor
      • Feb 2020 - Jan 2021

      Gainesville, Florida, United States - Used knowledge of Adobe Premiere Pro to enhance video and audio of an annually produced five episode mini series on YouTube. - Communicated directly with the Executive editor to accomplish goals and meet deadlines. - Organizing video and audio files to create an organized workspace for myself and other team members.

    • Writer, Director
      • Jan 2022 - Present

      Gainesville, Florida - Produce, write, and direct short films to be screened in front of a live audience and virtual platforms - Write and pitch sketches weekly for a live show at the end of the semester - Engage in the pre-production process of writing, costuming, location scouting and lighting - Utilize Adobe Premiere Pro and Adobe Audition for editing video, audio and color correcting

    • United States
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Unscripted Development Intern
      • Sep 2023 - Oct 2023

      New York, United States

    • Real Estate
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Leasing Specialist
      • Apr 2021 - Sep 2022

      Gainesville, Florida, United States - Reaches monthly sales goals and generates legally-binding contracts according to property standards. - Determine prospects' qualifications by evaluating background checks, credit and income reports. - Communicates with prospective residents every 24 hours via phone and email to reach higher sales goals and form stronger connections with clients. - Initiates market research studies to obtain a competitive advantage in the luxury apartment market space. - Organizes and… Show more - Reaches monthly sales goals and generates legally-binding contracts according to property standards. - Determine prospects' qualifications by evaluating background checks, credit and income reports. - Communicates with prospective residents every 24 hours via phone and email to reach higher sales goals and form stronger connections with clients. - Initiates market research studies to obtain a competitive advantage in the luxury apartment market space. - Organizes and participates in property events to gain social media outreach. - Manages a work environment of incoming phone calls, assisting residents entering the office, qualifying applicants, handling packages, and giving tours. - Creates reports detailing apartments' conditions after inspecting the property for damages. Show less

    • Grip
      • Jun 2022 - Jun 2022

      Constructed lighting setups and managed equipment for a high production music video. Assisted with the production of a music video for a band with over 989,000 monthly listeners on Spotify.

    • United States
    • Staffing and Recruiting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Grip
      • Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

      Assisted in the setup of the SkyCam for the Florida vs. FSU football game by helping mount and arrange the SkyCam cables through the stadium.

    • United States
    • Retail Groceries
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Stock Associate
      • Apr 2020 - Aug 2020

      I managed inventory, maintained the image of the store and provided customer service.

Education

  • University of Florida
    Bachelor of Science in Telecommunication, Telecommunications: Digital Film Production
    2019 - 2023

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